Living in S71, Barnsley
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S71 in Barnsley. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Barnsley: £175,733, up 6.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around S71
69 recorded home sales on the streets around central S71 in the last 2 years, with a median of £165,000 and a range from £80,000 to £390,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 BRETTON WAY, S71 2GG | semi-detached | £232,000 | 2026-06-26 |
| 31 ATHERSLEY ROAD, S71 3SE | semi-detached | £155,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 22 BRETTON WAY, S71 2GJ | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 37 ST HELENS WAY, S71 2PS | semi-detached | £175,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 56 BLACKHEATH ROAD, S71 3RH | semi-detached | £105,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 28 MERCHANT CROFT, S71 2NY | detached | £255,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Lift St Helen's | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Carlton Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Laithes Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Athersley North Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
28 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
226 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S71 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Barnsley's figures.
Common questions about S71
What is the average house price in S71?
The average sold price in Barnsley is £175,733 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S71?
Prices in Barnsley are up 6.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S71?
The median of 69 recorded sales around central S71 in the last 2 years is £165,000, ranging from £80,000 to £390,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S71?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central S71, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S71?
226 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S71 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S71 at risk of flooding?
Central S71 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is S71 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £165,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 226 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S71 safe?
226 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S71 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? S71 or S70, S71 or S72, S71 or S75.
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